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May 8, 2022
Tweet - "My daughters, now both moms, were blessed with a great role model, my wife Kimberley. Wishing them and all moms a Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for always lighting the way. "Her children rise up and call her blessed". (Proverbs 31:28)"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and his message of kindness and compassion for all people and to share special moments with those we love and hold dear. May God bless you and your family in this season of joy. Merry Christmas!"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Harris and Colleagues React After DOJ Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hospital that Forced Nurses to Assist in Elective Abortions Against their Conscience
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Coons, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2020
Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020
McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 12, 2020
Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 15, 2020
Tweet - ""He fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith." My dad passed away today at 100 years and almost 8 months. My siblings and I prayed The Lord's Prayer over him and sang Great is Thy Faithfulness. #FinallyHome"
Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020
Sens. Cramer, Loeffler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Halt Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Providers, Allow PPP Access for Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2020
Tweet - ""Her children (and grandchildren) rise up and bless her...many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." -Proverbs 31:28-29 #HappyMothersDay"
Sen. John Thune
April 12, 2020
Tweet - "Sometimes the grandkids say it all... #HeisRisen #HappyEaster"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 16, 2020
Daines, Senate Colleagues Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I will keep fighting to ensure that every American's fundamental right to live in accordance with his or her religious beliefs is protected."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Relating to ``Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits''
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke at an @FCAnews event today in Sioux Falls about the importance of the FCA for athletes."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to the Schmeling family for stopping by to say hello before their Capitol tour. I was very impressed with Jazzmyne's passion for preserving Christian values."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Professing the grace and love of God is not a crime. My prayers are with American Pastor Andrew Brunson and his family as he is released from his unwarranted imprisonment in Turkey. Thank you to @POTUS and @SenThomTillis for their unwavering leadership throughout this process."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Senator Lankford Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 7, 2017
Letter to John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States, James Comey, FBI Director - Address Threats to Jewish Institutions Across the Country
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 5, 2015
Senators Introduce Religious Freedom Resolution
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2014
Letter to John Kerry, Secretary of State - Protect Syrian, Iraqi Religious Minorities
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 30, 2014
Thune Statement on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby SCOTUS Decision
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 13, 2013
'Tis the Season of Giving
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 6, 2013
Enzi, Barrasso Defend Legislative Prayer
Sen. John Thune, ...
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Politician
May 8, 2022
Tweet - "My daughters, now both moms, were blessed with a great role model, my wife Kimberley. Wishing them and all moms a Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for always lighting the way. "Her children rise up and call her blessed". (Proverbs 31:28)"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and his message of kindness and compassion for all people and to share special moments with those we love and hold dear. May God bless you and your family in this season of joy. Merry Christmas!"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Harris and Colleagues React After DOJ Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hospital that Forced Nurses to Assist in Elective Abortions Against their Conscience
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Coons, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2020
Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020
McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 12, 2020
Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 15, 2020
Tweet - ""He fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith." My dad passed away today at 100 years and almost 8 months. My siblings and I prayed The Lord's Prayer over him and sang Great is Thy Faithfulness. #FinallyHome"
Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020
Sens. Cramer, Loeffler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Halt Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Providers, Allow PPP Access for Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2020
Tweet - ""Her children (and grandchildren) rise up and bless her...many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." -Proverbs 31:28-29 #HappyMothersDay"
Sen.John Thune
April 12, 2020
Tweet - "Sometimes the grandkids say it all... #HeisRisen #HappyEaster"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 16, 2020
Daines, Senate Colleagues Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I will keep fighting to ensure that every American's fundamental right to live in accordance with his or her religious beliefs is protected."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Relating to ``Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits''
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke at an @FCAnews event today in Sioux Falls about the importance of the FCA for athletes."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to the Schmeling family for stopping by to say hello before their Capitol tour. I was very impressed with Jazzmyne's passion for preserving Christian values."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Professing the grace and love of God is not a crime. My prayers are with American Pastor Andrew Brunson and his family as he is released from his unwarranted imprisonment in Turkey. Thank you to @POTUS and @SenThomTillis for their unwavering leadership throughout this process."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Senator Lankford Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 7, 2017
Letter to John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States, James Comey, FBI Director - Address Threats to Jewish Institutions Across the Country
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 5, 2015
Senators Introduce Religious Freedom Resolution
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2014
Letter to John Kerry, Secretary of State - Protect Syrian, Iraqi Religious Minorities
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 30, 2014
Thune Statement on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby SCOTUS Decision
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 13, 2013
'Tis the Season of Giving
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 6, 2013
Enzi, Barrasso Defend Legislative Prayer
Sen.John Thune, ...
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